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(11) | EP 2 713 220 A3 |
(12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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(54) | Image forming apparatus |
(57) An image forming apparatus is provided. The image forming apparatus includes a heating
roller (51) having an electrode (513) to receive power disposed at an outer circumference
thereof and a connection unit to supply the power to the heating roller via the electrode.
The connection unit includes a connection member (531) connected to the electrode,
the connection member being rotated along with the heating roller, an annular friction
bush (532) disposed at the connection member, and at least one wire (533b) having
one fixed end and the other end contacting an outer circumference of the friction
bush. The connection member is rotated along with the heating roller, and therefore,
no friction occurs between the electrode and the connection member, thereby preventing
damage to the electrode.
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